In this episode, I’m joined by IFBB Pro Jasmine Shier for a raw and insightful conversation about the realities of competing, turning pro, and navigating the risks that come with physique sports.

We dive into the false expectations many athletes have about timelines, the pressures of staying lean year-round, and the role of PEDs — including how to know if enhancement is the right path for you. Jasmine shares her experience with waist trainers, transitioning divisions, and how her perspective on growth and off-season health has evolved.

We also touch on menstrual health, the dangers of hormonal birth control being pushed as a quick fix, and why your training and nutrition foundation always matters more than chasing compounds.

If you’re an athlete considering your next steps — whether natural or enhanced — this episode is packed with truths you need before making big decisions.

Timestamp Breakdown:

- [00:00 – 05:08] – Introduction: Jasmine’s background & what athletes get wrong about the path to turning pro

- [05:08 – 08:41] – False expectations: How long it *really* takes to earn a pro card

- [08:41 – 12:30] – Waist trainers & myths about keeping the waist tight

- [12:30 – 18:18] – Division transitions: Why athletes underestimate the changes required

- [18:18 – 19:50] – The hidden risks of PEDs when changing divisions

- [19:50 – 27:12] – PED use vs. lifestyle choice: Understanding the long-term trade-offs

- [27:12 – 30:30] – Deciding if you want to be enhanced: The mental & physical considerations

- [30:30 – 33:45] – Why training & nutrition matter more than PEDs

- [33:45 – 39:28] – The truth about staying lean & how muscle is really built

- [39:28 – 45:52] – Off-season body weight: Why productive growth often means adding size

- [45:52 – 55:30] – The risks of losing your menstrual cycle during off-season

- [55:30 – 01:01:50] – Hormonal birth control as a “solution” & Jasmine’s closing advice for female athletes

Links and Resources:

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